2026 National Finalist
Y-african leaders
School:
École nationale de la Statistique et de l’Analyse économique Pierre Ndiaye
Country:
Senegal
Industries:
Education, Youth Innovation, Talent Discovery
Team:
Ndèye Ngoné Niang, Henriette Mendy, Assane Sène
Supports these SDGs:
Y-african leaders team members: Ndèye Ngoné Niang, Henriette Mendy, Assane Sène
Y-african leaders is building Yafri, a system that detects young African talents, gives them visibility, and encourages innovation.
What comes next
Part of the 2026 finalist cohort
Y-african leaders remains part of the Hult Prize Senegal 2026 finalist cohort, a group of student-led ventures selected for their potential to build measurable social and environmental impact.